Friday 4 October 2013

Qi gong may benefit women receiving breast cancer treatment

In a recent study, researchers set out to determine if qi gong may affect quality of life in women who are receiving radiation treatment for breast cancer. The scientists concluded that qi gong may benefit women with breast cancer who are receiving radiation therapy, particularly those who experience depressive symptoms before undergoing therapy. More research is needed to better understand and confirm these findings. Read more here.

Study mentioned:Chen Z, et al. Qigong improves quality of life in women undergoing radiotherapy for breast cancer: results of a randomized controlled trial. Cancer. 2013 May 1;119(9):1690-8. PMID: 23355182

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